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5) How does the transition take place? For instance, suppose
I know that I am in the anxiety phase. So when does it transit
into the next one, that is, the happiness phase?
As with question 1, it is more a case of helping people through
the process as effectively as possible. Also each person will
experience transition through the curve at slightly different
speeds (and we may be at different places on different curves depending on just what is happening to us at the time). As above,
much of the speed of transition will depend on the individual's
self perception, locus of control, and other past experiences, and
how these all combine to create their anticipation of future
events. Much of the transition is done subconsciously. It may not
be initially noticeable and only becomes clear if we look back and
reflect on our situation. If we do adopt an introspective approach
and recognise where we are in the process, our reaction will
depend on our personal style of interacting with our
environment and how 'proactive' we feel we can be at seeking
out support, or leaving the organisation, as appropriate.
Obviously should we feel disempowered this may well cause us
to descend further down the slide into a deeper depression;
reinforced by our perceived helplessness and all the implications
associated with that.
John Fisher 2006

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